Police investigating shooting in Allison Hill area Sunday

A shooting that took place in the Allison Hill area Sunday was still under investigation by Harrisburg police detectives Monday, according to police.

The shooting took place at the intersection of South 15th Street and Derry Street at around 3:40 p.m. Sunday, according to a press release issued by Lt. Robert H. Fegan Monday afternoon.

Police met with the victim, an 20-year-old man, who was apparently shot once in the leg by another man, who fled the scene before police could arrive, the release states.

Police did not release the victim's name Monday and detectives were unavailable as of 5 p.m. for further comment regarding a possible motive in the crime.

Police said that the victim was not able to identify the shooter, who the victim said "Simply approached him and shot him," according to the release.

The victim was taken to
the Hershey Medical Center where he was treated and later released for a gunshot wound near his left knee, police said.

Police encouraged anyone with any
information about the crime to contact Det.
Libertad Ramos-Sanchez at 717-255-7262 or by email at lramos@cityofhbg.com, or to Cpl. Todd Abromitis at 717-255-3115
or by email at tabromitis@cityofhbg.com.

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